Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment? Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement? Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day? If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.
Foth Production Solutions works closely with consumer product companies to solve their toughest technical challenges. We partner with clients to help streamline their capital spending and business decision process, enable operational efficiencies, and launch new products. We provide clients with a flexible offering of project engagement that ranges across consulting, engineering, design-build, and/or mixed execution through project start-up.
Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Electrical Power Engineer who is looking for new learning experiences, opportunities for career growth, and a desire to contribute to our clients’ success. This position could work out of the Green Bay, Wisconsin; Madison, Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis, Minnesota location, or a US-Based Remote work from home office location.
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Primary Responsibilities:Engage directly in an industrial/manufacturing environment gathering field data and conducting field investigations, when required, for project workProvide technical engineering design support for industrial projects electrical systems including medium (15 kV) & low voltage (600 VAC) power distributionComplete power systems analysis (short circuit, load flow, overcurrent coordination, arc flash analysis, power factor, ground system, harmonics, panel SCCR)Design machine and process power distribution systems, facilities electrical and grounding systems and oversee installationLead the development of all project related documentation, schedules, and cost estimatesPerform QA/QC of design packages and stampLead design work, delegate appropriate efforts, and hold team members accountableWork as part of a collaborative project team integrated with partner contractors and clientLead design reviews with the client and internal teamsDevelop and write proposals which will include concepts, scope of work, deliverables, effort hours, and estimated costAbility to travel for work up to 25% annuallyRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering – Power System option or equivalent technical experience10+ years of industrial electrical systems engineering design & analysis experience5+ years of experience with medium voltage (up to15 kV) & low voltage (up to 600 VAC) power distribution systems including utility services, campus distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, panel boards, grounding systems (including ungrounded/high resistance), capacitor banks, CT metering, etc.Professional Engineer license Required previous experience with the following: Electrical power analysis (utilizing SKM power tools for Windows, Easypower, etc.) to evaluate short circuit current, protective device coordination, arc flash & energy reduction designs, load studies, power factor correction and harmonicsNational Electrical Code and related codes & standards (NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, 79 and IEEE color books)Preferred Qualifications:15+ years of industry-relevant experience Hazardous area classification and power implicationsPreferred previous experience with the following: Facilities electrical systems including HVAC, lighting, power, communications, security, fire, supervisory systems, emergency power generators and standby systems, etc.Project managementLightning suppressionAutoCAD or AutoCAD ElectricalMotor controls – low & medium voltage, full voltage, soft start, VFDs, motor control centers and power distribution panels and buses (moved from required to preferred)All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free.
About Foth
Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services.
Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 85 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.
Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients’ toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.
Foth’s commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients’ achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.
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